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Mobile Devices and Apps
Overview• Mobile Devices• Apps• Overview of Follow-Up Activities• Q&A
Mobile Device Basics
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Mobile Device Basics
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Popular Tablets
Popular Tablets
Popular Tablets
Popular Tablets
Popular Tablets
iOS vs Android
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Common Features• Apps
Common Features• Indicator Bar• Battery• Wi-Fi• Bluetooth• Time
Common Features• Camera
Common Features• Home button• Home icon
What is an App?
“An application (program), especially a small one designed for a mobile device”
Where do I get apps?
Apple App Store
Blackberry App World
Google Play Store
Windows Marketplace
How do I download apps?• You need:– Your mobile device– Your account information• Username • Password
How do I download apps?1. Open the App Store2. Search for the App3. Tap on “Install”4. Tap on if “Accept & download” if
asked.
The app will download and an icon will appear on your home screen.
What about apps that cost money?
• Payment can be made with:– Giftcards (iTunes)– Pre-loaded credit cards– Your own credit card
Can I return an app?• Rarely.
• Apple Apps: Requires a problem to be reported about the app.
• Android Apps: Refunds within 15 minutes, or contact the app creator.
How do I remove apps?• Apple Apps:– Tap and hold home button– Tap x in app corner
• Android Apps:– Go to Settings > Apps– Find app, choose “Uninstall”
What apps are good?
Read
Overdrive Media Console
Zinio
OneClickdigital Goodreads
Listen
Freegal CBC Music
Songza
View
TED Talks National Film Board
Sky Map
Research & Learn
Mango Languages WebMD
Google Translate
News
CBC News The Weather Network
FlipboardBBC News
Get Organized
Mint
Dropbox
Evernote
Travel
Kayak
TripAdvisor
Gas Buddy
Google Maps
Where can I find more good apps?
• Use the ratings and reviews• Watch CTV’s App Central• Visit sites like:– Common Sense Media
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews
– PC Magazine http://www.pcmag.com/reviews/mobile-apps
Follow-Up Activities!• Borrow a Staff Device to Complete!• All 4 activities need to be completed.• Due by December 3
Questions?